This question requires you to write an essay, which is a task you can only perform. However, we can offer some information that will enable you to begin working. The Cold War was a time in history when the Soviet Union and the United States, together with their respective allies, fought for control of the world's ideologies and geopolitics. The United States claimed that its major goal was to advance democracy around the world, but in my opinion, the politics of this era were primarily driven by a desire to lead the world in terms of influence. This is corroborated by the fact that many of the choices taken by the United States during this time period appear to have been driven more by a desire to outperform the Soviet Union than by a desire to advance international relations. For instance, the Space Race had little effect on international democracy. In spite of this, it was crucial to winning the Cold War and defeating the Soviet Union. Similar to sports competition, the development of nuclear weapons is more intimately tied to a quest for geopolitical clout than to a desire to advance democracy.
Both the Ninth and Tenth Amendments are designed to <u>LIMIT</u> the power of the federal government.
The Ninth Amendment (1791) contained a Bill of Rights to protect the individual's right and limit the central government, stating that the rights addressed weren't final and didn't deny or disparage the existence of other unenumerated rights, retained by the people.
As for the Tenth Amendment (1791), it granted the powers that the Constitution neither delegated to the federal government nor prohibited to the states, to the states, which basically meant that the states could establish their own laws as long as they weren't contrary to the federal government's laws.
During the construction of the transcontinental railroad in the United States, many new towns and settlements grew. What was the most important reason for building the transcontinental railroad? The railroad would make travel across the continent much faster, easier, and safer.
All males between 18 and 25 must register for a potential draft.
Males between the ages of 18-25 are still required to register so a draft can quickly be put in place if needed, but the military service in the US is strictly voluntary at this time.
